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Saturday, 10 October 2015

Dnepr

Dnepr is a Russian-Ukrainian Launch System derived   the R-36M Intercontinental Ballistic Missile that is now operated by launch provider ISC Kosmotras to deliver satellites into LEO and polar  orbit. It was  first launched  on April 21, 1999 placing  UoSAT-12, a 350 kg demonstration mini-satellite into a 650 km circular orbit .

Proton (rocket family )

Proton is an expendable launch system used for both commercial and Russian government space launches.  Proton initially started its life as a  ICBM. It was designed to launch a 100-megaton (or larger) thermonuclear weapon over a distance of 13,000 km   but due to its huge size it was never deployed in that role. The first Proton Launch was made in 1965. During the first five years of operation, it experienced dozens of failures . Modern versions of the launch system are still in use making it one of the most successful heavy boosters.

Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Angara (rocket family)

The Angara rocket family is a family of light, medium and heavy-lift launchers being developed by the  Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center .  The different versions of Angara provide payload capabilities of 2,000 to 24,500  Kilograms into Low Earth Orbit.They are re intended to replace several existing launch vehicles.